When describing the hierarchy for evaluating evidence, which of the following would the instructor identify as the highest level of evidence?
A) Evidence for a systematic review of all relevant RCTs
B) Evidence obtained from at least one well-designed RCT
C) Evidence obtained from one well-designed nonrandom controlled trial
D) Evidence from well-designed case-control and cohort studies
A
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A. Coloboma B. Irritability C. Periauricular skin tags D. Smooth philtrum E. Thin upper lip
A patient was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin disease. The nurse provided education for the patient and the patient's spouse. Which patient statements indicate the need for further education?
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The pediatric nurse schedules a teenage patient for a routine tonsillectomy. The nurse knows that this procedure will most likely be performed in:
A) a day hospital. B) a regular hospital. C) a children's hospital. D) an ambulatory surgery center.
Federal income guidelines are used primarily:
1. To determine financial eligibility for government assistance programs 2. For statistical purposes 3. To identify those with inadequate resources for basic needs 4. To provide guidelines for reform of social programs